Michael Dunn, a native of Meadville, PA, joined the Atlanta Braves organization in 1991 in stadium operations. Upon graduation from Elon College with a degree in sports marketing/corporate communication, Michael began working with the Braves Class-AA team, the Greenville Braves, as Director of Stadium Operations. He was later promoted to Assistant General Manager, and then in 1996, he became the General Manager of the Macon Braves.

In 2001-2002, Michael served duel roles as the General Manager of the Macon Braves and the Project Manager for Construction of the facility in Rome for the Atlanta Braves. In 2002, Georgia Trend magazine named Michael one of their "40 Under 40," recognizing him as one of the top 40 business leaders under 40 in the state of Georgia. Then in 2003, he was named the General Manager of the Year for the South Atlantic League. Michael resides in Rome with his wife Amanda and twin sons.

Jim Jones, originally from Macon, GA, has been working in the Braves organization since 1991 and was named the Rome Assistant General Manager in May 2002. While in college at Mercer University, he enjoyed working with local radio stations gaining broadcast experience. Jim later became involved in broadcast sales, specifically sports radio / TV sales and later became General Sales Manager of United States Broadcasting. 

He assists in the day to day operation of the stadium, media relations, oversees sales and marketing, and handles game presentation and entertainment.  Jim resides in Rome with his wife Carol and their daughter Mallory who is completing her college education at Georgia College and State University.

Eric Allman, a native of Albany, GA, joined the Rome Braves staff in the fall of 2002 as the Stadium Operations Director. Entering 2006, Eric has worked in professional baseball 13 seasons. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in secondary education. Between stints in professional baseball, Eric also served as the Athletic Director for the city of Albany. He resides in Rome with his four-legged son, Caesar.

Dave Atwood, a native of Chicago, IL, begins his 22nd year in the concession industry. Before joining the Rome Braves in 2003, his previous experience includes working for ARAMARK at Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, the 1996 Olympics, and Hoover Metropolitan Stadium (Birmingham, AL). Dave attended the Culinary Institute of
America. He resides in Douglasville, GA

JOHN LAYNG
Account Representative

John Layng, a native of Snellville, GA, joined the Rome Braves staff as an Account Representative in September 2005 after completing the Rome Braves executive trainee program over the course of the 2005 season. John graduated from University of West Georgia in 2005 with a degree in sports management. He resides in Cartersville with his wife Lauren.

Doug Bryller, a native of Long Island, NY, joins the Rome Braves staff for his first season in 2008. Doug was an Executive Trainee over the course of the 2006 season. Before joining the Braves, he was a Club Seat Executive for the Denver Broncos, Event Coordinator for the Cobb Galleria Centre and the Assistant Retail Manager for the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers. Doug graduated from the University of West Georgia in 2006 with a degree in Sports Management. He resides in Kennesaw with his wife Tia.

Terry Morgan, a native of central Florida, begins his 13th year with the Braves organization in 2006. Terry began working in stadium operations with the Macon Braves in 1993 and relocated with the team to Rome in the fall of 2002. While in Rome, Terry has served as Ticket Manager and currently amongst other duties oversees the warehouse operations. During the off -season, he moonlights as a football official for the Georgia High School Association. Terry resides in Rome.

Starla Roden, a native of Rome, began her tenure with the Rome Braves in January 2003. She previously was employed as a bookkeeper for Garden Lakes Supply Company for 7 years. Since joining the team, she assisted in ticket sales before becoming the team’s Receptionist in 2004 and moving to merchandising in 2007.  Starla and her husband Jerry reside in Rome with their two children, Evan and Ansley.

Rachel Rogers, a native of Hiawassee, GA, enters her fourth season with the Rome Braves. She joined the front office staff as the Community Relations Manager and Suite Director in March 2005 after completing two years as an executive trainee for the team. Rachel graduated from Shorter College in May 2004 with a degree in public recreation management and a minor in communications. She resides in Rome.

Erin White, originally from Waynesboro, GA, begins her seventh season with the Braves organization in 2006. Erin joined the Macon Braves staff as an executive trainee in 2000. She graduated from Mercer University with degrees in history and communication and theater arts in 2001 and was relocated to Rome in January 2002. After serving as the Community Relations Manager and Suite Director, Erin was promoted to Ticket Manager in 2005. She resides in Rome where she is a provisional member of the Junior Service League of Rome.